16+ Schools
There is a growing number of schools in IAPS membership whose pupils extend to age 16 and beyond. This group meets on a regular basis and IAPS is keen to ensure that we support this interest group effectively.
Sixteen Group
Arnold Lodge
Ballard School
Cathedral School, Llandaff
Duke of Kent School
Kingsmead School
Leehurst Swan School
Lichfield Cathedral School
Newcastle Boys School
Ramillies Hall
Thorpe House School
Westbourne House
Membership of IAPS
IAPS is a professional association for Heads with around 600 members in prep, junior and pre-prep schools in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1892, it is the largest Heads’ Association within the Independent Schools Council (ISC).
IAPS offers:
- A kitemark of quality for schools that demonstrate the highest standards of education
- Affiliation to a group of 600 schools in the UK and worldwide
- Access to a team of experienced advisers based at HQ
- Access to an extensive quality CPD program for staff at all levels
- Access to a wide range of sporting tournaments and competitions
- Personalised support to schools and the leadership team
- Access to a network of IAPS approved specialist consultants
- A dedicated members’ “one-stop-shop” website
- Regular electronic mailings with the latest information
- A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new members
- Membership of a regional District
- Fellowship and networking at Annual Conference
- National influence as the voice of quality independent education
- Support in defending and promoting the interests of member schools
- Discounted membership of the NAHT including access to legal and specialist services
- Access to the services of the Independent Schools Council (ISC)
- Access to the NQT induction programme offered by ISTIP
- Free copies of Attain magazine
In addition to these core benefits IAPS offers support to specialist interest groups. For schools that have pupils up to 16+ these include:
- An understanding of the distinctive nature of all-through schools
- An advisory Board Member of the WJEC Examination Board and links with AQA
- A Director and Board Member of the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel
- A dedicated network and group meetings for Heads of schools up to 16+
- A dedicated website page (in development)
- Close links and regular meetings with senior school associations (HMC, GSA, SHMIS)
If you know of other IAPS schools who have an extended age range, please contact Julie Robinson, Eduction and Training Director on: jlr@iaps.org.uk
